West Branch Channel Dam is a concrete dam located in Trumbull County, Ohio. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 175 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About West Branch Channel Dam
The primary purpose of West Branch Channel Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Newton Falls (local government). It impounds the Mahoning River West Branch near Newton Falls.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 156 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 101 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Nearest City | Newton Falls |
| River/Stream | Mahoning River West Branch |
| Coordinates | 41.18917, -80.97917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 116 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 101 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newton Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OH03210 |
| Federal ID | OH03210 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |